{"id":12310,"date":"2025-01-24T11:51:52","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T16:51:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unesen.ca\/press\/?p=12310"},"modified":"2025-01-24T11:51:53","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T16:51:53","slug":"une-condemns-comments-by-pierre-poilievre-on-gender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unesen.ca\/press\/?p=12310","title":{"rendered":"UNE Condemns Comments by Pierre Poilievre On Gender"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Yesterday, Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre was asked about newly-elected American President Donald Trump\u2019s proclamation that the country will only recognize two genders \u2013 male and female. Mr. Poilievre boldly agreed and said that he was only aware of two genders<\/a>. The clip is also making rounds on social media platforms such as Tik tok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UNE strongly condemns this viewpoint. \u201cIt saddens me that this rhetoric is being so blatantly flaunted by someone who aspires to be the leader of our government,\u201d said Alisha Kang, UNE National President. \u201cCanada has its own values and for everyone who has worked so hard to create space for all people we don\u2019t want to see those gains rolled back. We will not be discouraged. Everyone deserves a safe, inclusive workplace. UNE will continue to ensure all feel welcome.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Union of National Employees is strongly devoted to safeguarding, promoting and advancing human rights. While all unions have a rich history of advocating for human rights, our members are especially proud of our dedication to this cause. In essence, we believe diversity is richness; our membership\u2019s diversity is a core element of what helps us grow and move forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please reach out to your union siblings, including members of your Human Rights Committee<\/a>. `<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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